Hospice Clinical Liaison - RN

Position Summary The Hospice Clinical Liaison is responsible for modeling Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, promoting the Compassus philosophy, and using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. S/he upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and promotes positive working relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Attend and participate in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events as requested. Communicate identified needs and potential solutions to the Supervisor. Explain hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others in a manner that facilitates an accurate and positive view of hospice services. Obtain signatures on all required forms, provide copies to the patient/responsible party, and ensure all forms are completed, dated, signed, and turned in to the Admission Coordinator. Ensure all available medical records are turned in to the Admission Coordinator. Establish and maintain significant professional relationships with community, hospital, and facility education representatives to meet growth and development targets and maintain market acceptance and allegiance. Facilitate the admission process to and from hospital and long‑term care–based referral sources. Assess referred patient’s clinical needs and disease status, conferring with the patient’s attending physician and hospice physician to establish eligibility. Facilitate patient discharge from hospital to home by establishing initial needs, coordinating transportation, DME, medication needs, supplies, and admission by a home hospice nurse. Oversee GIP patient admission process based on identified symptom‑management needs for that level of care. Work closely with facilities and hospitals to identify, transition, and admit patients appropriately for general inpatient services. Provide education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing highly preferred. Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience required. Hospital and/or long‑term care clinical experience highly preferred. Experience in healthcare marketing preferred. Skills and Abilities Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties; strong written and verbal communication. Other: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English; articulate and embrace hospice philosophy. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment required. Physical Demands and Work Environment Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity; ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compassus